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Topic: AMG Southwest!!! (The Cowboy Way) (Read 8463 times)

A discussion has been started in Off Topic, that it is now time for those of us living WEST of the Mississippi, to plan a get together sometime in March. For those of you living in easily commutable distance from our area; it seems appropriate to plan to meet somewhere in Arizona. Since this state is somewhat about the size of Italy or (114,006 sq. miles), please make sure you give yourself enough travel time, and understand the difference between Phoenix and Tucson.

I want to ask all who are interested, (Lis this is your idea) to consider the Gayest little hick town in the west, Bisbee. This is a very gay friendly environment, in the heart of Mormon land. http://www.copperqueen.com/http://www.bisbeepride.com/ which is within easy driving distance of Tombstone, a center for Gay Cowboys also. http://www.cityoftombstone.com/ This small town, "The Town Too Tough To Die", is consistently the most popular tourist destination in Arizona, second only to the Grand Canyon.

I have already had discussions about getting discounts with the Copper Queen Hotel, in the heart of Bisbee, where you can take a tour of the "Lavender Pit Mine", "Queen Mine", or any of the many local nicknames for the copper mine that this town grew up around. The Copper Queen is the heart of this community, and has a bar with open patio on the street where you can cruise the many interesting cars and people that make up this community. They also have a really good restaurant, where you can also dine on the same patio.

This town is about 8 miles from the Mexico border where you will be able to "Walk" across the border and purchase any number of medications that might not be available at your local pharmacy without a prescription. The store clerks are very adept at writing you a prescription to reenter the country and to get through Customs without any problems. I have done this for years.

We are all located in Cochise County, http://cochise.az.gov/ where our main city is actually Sierra Vista, http://www.ci.sierra-vista.az.us/cms1/ which is forty miles from Bisbee across a beautiful high desert valley, where the San Pedro river flows north into the United States from Mexico, and ends up emptying into the Gulf of Baja, and the Colorado river. We even have a $5million dollar swim center with a wave pool and beach, plus two water slides. Wheeeeee.

Anyway, this is all up to those interested, and if you decide to make this your location for this gathering; I will be glad to take up the challenge and organize this thing. I am madly excited about this and meeting all of you from around here, and those interested from across the country and Canada. Yes Lis, Brian, Ric and Thom, and Joe and Stephen and any others interested; this is your opportunity to see the southwest with friends.

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The Bible contains 6 admonishments to homosexuals,and 362 to heterosexuals.This doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals, It's just that they need more supervision.Lynn Lavne

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

From my house in Huachuca City, it is 186 miles to the Department of Health on 18th st in Phoenix. From here to Bisbee is about 42 miles. Time it takes depends totally on the size of your balls. My truck's cruise control is very familiar with 82, as that takes into consideration of the 7mph over the speed limit that is common in Arizona. Either way, I have changed the original post to say "about the size of Italy". OK a2z? I didn't mean to come off glib, or anything like that, this is just an idea and if you are interested in coming, please let us all know. Otherwise, I am an old man and I sometimes say things that are not completely accurate but close.

It takes me most of the day to get to Las Vegas, and two if I want to see the sights of the White Mountains. For those that might arrive by flying, Tucson would be a better place to come into, instead of Phoenix, but like said above, it is all a drive away to get from there to here.

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The Bible contains 6 admonishments to homosexuals,and 362 to heterosexuals.This doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals, It's just that they need more supervision.Lynn Lavne

Off-topic: I never realized our state was that big. Or rather that Europe was that small in comparison. 1/2 day to get from anywhere to anywhere in Europe?

Hehehehe... that's just Tim being a size queen again.

The straight-line distance from Land's End to John o'Groats, is approximately 603 miles (970 km); it passes just east of Glasgow, leaves the Scottish coast near the Isle of Whithorn, crosses the sea and passes across the Isle of Man, passes a few miles to seaward of Holyhead on Anglesey, crosses the St David's peninsula of Pembrokeshire, and makes landfall again near St Just in Cornwall.

The distance by road is 874 miles (1406 km), according to the much-photographed signposts at each end. (info knicked from Wikipedia)

The UK is nowhere as big as mainland Europe. sounds like Arizona isn't either.

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

Moffie, I would be very interested in attending if this goes off as hoped. I have been to Bisbee on several occasions and love the place. At one time I had thought about moving there, but was put off by the out of control real estate prices at the time. Another interesting option for accomodations is the Shady Dell Trailer Park. It has been there for awhile now, and has a whole slew of restored antique travel trailers as well as an old Chris-Craft. They are all available to rent out nightly. They were very reasonably priced at one time, but they may have gone up when they became a bit trendy a few years ago. By the way, is Dot's Diner still open? Dot made the best food ever. She was older than dirt last time I was there, about 12 years ago. If she's still alive and kicking it would be fun to go there again. The Copper Queen is a gorgeous old Hotel, and the added attraction of ghosts makes it irresistable....

From my house in Huachuca City, it is 186 miles to the Department of Health on 18th st in Phoenix. From here to Bisbee is about 42 miles. Time it takes depends totally on the size of your balls. My truck's cruise control is very familiar with 82, as that takes into consideration of the 7mph over the speed limit that is common in Arizona. Either way, I have changed the original post to say "about the size of Italy". OK a2z? I didn't mean to come off glib, or anything like that, this is just an idea and if you are interested in coming, please let us all know. Otherwise, I am an old man and I sometimes say things that are not completely accurate but close.

It takes me most of the day to get to Las Vegas, and two if I want to see the sights of the White Mountains. For those that might arrive by flying, Tucson would be a better place to come into, instead of Phoenix, but like said above, it is all a drive away to get from there to here.

Sorry I wasn't trying to poke at you, I *really* don't know the size of Europe. Or I didn't until Ann posted it.

Good Carl and Jody. Let's see how things work out, and then make some plans. Obviously the other guys who have spoken of an interest to join up with this possibility should also weigh in for now. March is still a few months away, so we have time.

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The Bible contains 6 admonishments to homosexuals,and 362 to heterosexuals.This doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals, It's just that they need more supervision.Lynn Lavne

Me too!! That is one of the most awesome roads ever! I've done it several times on a motorcycle, and once in a Datsun 240Z that had a motor that was "slighty" tweaked. Another fun route to get there from here is Route 666. The fundie christians got it re-named, but it will always be the Devils Road to me. Pick it up in Show Low and ride it all the way down to I-10. It's like a roller coaster for your car. The first time I rode it was in a snowstorm. On a motorcycle 60 miles of sheer terror, that lasted for almost 6 hours it was so bad.

Me too!! That is one of the most awesome roads ever! I've done it several times on a motorcycle, and once in a Datsun 240Z that had a motor that was "slighty" tweaked. Another fun route to get there from here is Route 666. The fundie christians got it re-named, but it will always be the Devils Road to me. Pick it up in Show Low and ride it all the way down to I-10. It's like a roller coaster for your car. The first time I rode it was in a snowstorm. On a motorcycle 60 miles of sheer terror, that lasted for almost 6 hours it was so bad.

CaptCarl

Hey Carl,

I take 666 all the time - from Shiprock to Gallup. Love that road. It is scenic, goes through the heart of the Navajo Nation and some of the most wonderful scenery in Northwest New Mexico and goes right by Toadlena, the Navajo Rug capital of the world.

The idea sounds wonderful and I would love for Stephen to see Arizona, so you can count us in, with the only caveat being if we can find reasonable flights. I have a friend who lives in Phoenix and I spent a few weeks with her, traveling across the state and my favorites by far were Sedona and the Grand Canyon. I also drove from Detroit to Phoenix and was mesmerized by the scenery once I entered New Mexico. I also found the option of driving up mountains in a 4x4, where the stars were my canopy and for one of the few times in my life, I was in total darkness and silence.

We haven't been anywhere in years and I can't think of a better place to restart our traveling. Mostly though, I long to see you again and to hug Bob, who has taken such wonderful care of my dear friend. As of now, we are planning it, so I will watch this thread for developments.

So, as I see it now, we have a confirmation from Mark, Carl, Joe and Stephen, and now Sharkie. This is shaping up well for the time being, and hopefully some of those from Arizona will also confirm. I know some might commute in from Tucson for the day, as it isn't a terribly long drive from there.

If it is possible for those of you flying in; I would suggest making your arrival at the Tucson International Airport, even if you have to come through Phoenix. The drive from Phoenix to Tucson is only 90 miles, but usually not a very pleasant 90 miles.

As the time gets closer, I will be asking you guys just how much sightseeing you would like to plan, so until then we will just accumulate the number of visitors.

So glad this is happening, and we (my sweetie and I) look forward to being able to facilitate this AMG.

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The Bible contains 6 admonishments to homosexuals,and 362 to heterosexuals.This doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals, It's just that they need more supervision.Lynn Lavne

Had a nice chat yesterday with Adam, and his schedule is most open the last weekend of the month. Thursday March 26 through Monday the 30th. So based on that one, I confirmed this would be the weekend we target. The local difference between the first part of March and the last part can be several degrees of temperature.

This will help some of you with scheduling dates, and you can move ahead with plans.

A message from him to the group will follow this week, when he forwards it to me.

If you all don't mind, I will create a bit of a schedule for sightseeing, and then pass it by all of you. Whatever the weekend brings; mostly it will be a time of rest and relaxation, which is something I know some of you really need. It is a good town for that, so you can all look forward to a relaxing, western flavor get-away. There are some nice stores in Sierra Vista and Tombstone, where you can suit up with cowboy boots and hats if you feel so inclined. We buy most of our stuff in Tombstone, because of a few stores there that support HIV work.

I can't wait to see and meet all of you, and Jody, please try to make it. I won't complain about your "speed walking" this time, due to the fact I've seen it all, so you will be on your own to rush about the West at your own pace. *

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The Bible contains 6 admonishments to homosexuals,and 362 to heterosexuals.This doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals, It's just that they need more supervision.Lynn Lavne

Talked with Adam this week and if you will call the hotel and ask for him, he has decided to give us a markdown in the very peak of his high season. I think that is pretty nice, and if you want to split the cost for your room, please do so from the list of people wanting to attend in this thread.

He has also decided to give us all a personal "Ghost Tour" so all of you will certainly enjoy this. He has also blocked out 11 rooms, so please contact him as soon as possible at this number, and ask for Adam specifically, and tell him you are with Tim, and AIDSmeds. He will know who you are.

(520)432-2216

The people at the front desk might know about our visit, but not necessarily the discount structure.

Can't wait for all of you to arrive and enjoy the fine desert weather in March.

Please post here if you would like me to plan anything, outside of a day at Tombstone. We have wineries, lakes, mountains and all kinds of sights to see here, so if you would like planned activities, please let me know and I'll surely plan some for you.

There is also Mexico so you can buy those drugs that are difficult to get from just any Walgreens without a prescription.

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The Bible contains 6 admonishments to homosexuals,and 362 to heterosexuals.This doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals, It's just that they need more supervision.Lynn Lavne